Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN1646 S Russell Ave, Jefferson City, TN 37760
865-471-2000
Carson-Newman University is a private Christian liberal arts university in Jefferson City, Tennessee, USA. Carson-Newman is affiliated with the Tennessee Baptist Convention and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The university was founded in 1851 as Carson College by Carson-Newman College and the Baptist minister J.J. Diggs. It was renamed Carson-Newman University in 1856. The university has an enrollment of approximately 2,700 students. The university offers bachelor's and master's degrees in a variety of disciplines.
Carson-Newman University is committed to providing a quality education that is grounded in the liberal arts tradition and shaped by the Judeo-Christian ethic of service to others. The university strives to develop students who are well-educated, spiritually alive, and prepared to lead and serve in a rapidly changing world. Carson-Newman University is committed to academic excellence, personal development, and global citizenship.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 2911
Acceptance Rate: 79.32%
Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.cn.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.cn.edu/administration/financial-assistance
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $43110
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $43110
Return on Investment Rating
The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Carson-Newman University is $157321.33. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.
We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Carson-Newman University. For graduates of Carson-Newman University, we saw an average early-career income of $46800.00 and mid-career income of $78500.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.